2016 2021 Tesla Model S HEPA and Non HEPA Filter Replacement DIY

[@norcalnewsnetwork]

Awesome video did mine in 30 minutes. There was a lot of leaves and debris. Vacuumed mine throughly and WOW what a difference.

[@reeldealev]

Thanks, yeah they can pick up quite a bit!

[@dandianedylan]

There are two plastic fasteners on the front that must be removed with the 10 bolts. They can be removed just by prying with a small screwdriver. Otherwise, this is a good video. Thank you for sharing.

[@drl1046]

Thank you for a great video, really helped me. Although I feel after doing the change I realized the Tesla hepa design is not ideal and if I did it again I wouldn’t go as heavily with all of the glue. The connection between the filter housing and the air intake duct into the cabin is not exactly bulletproof, just kind of sits together with a very light foam seal around the duct. I bet there’s a lot of leakage there. When I changed my filter this was the third filter in my car (had already done a change 3 years ago with Tesla and decided I wasn’t going to pay 300+ again) Interestingly they had glued the replacement filter just partially on each side.

[@reeldealev]

Yeah that elbow has always bothered me as well, we filter out 99.99% thru the filter but air takes the path of least resistance

[@en2oh]

Is there a cabin filter (smaller) for this car or just this large one? The Tesla Motors Club is a wonderful place! Ok, I think I've got the answers to my questions. First, in 2016, there were 'early' and 'late' cars. The early 2016 (pre April?) are referred to as "pre-facelift" and those after april are the 'facelift' cars. If you have a pre facelift, you have a larger frunk but no 'large hepa filter' sitting behind the frunk tub. Also, the cabin filter is located under the front panel on the passenger side of the car - very easy to change. On the 'facelift' models, the Frunk is smaller (to accommodate the hepa filter body).

[@reeldealev]

Agree, TMC is great! Sorry we didn't get you answered in time, that is all correct.

[@stunicholson3921]

Would silicone sealant be better? just thinking about the next change in 3 years being easier.

[@suzaquad]

To soften the factory glue use heat gun. It melts the glue!

[@reeldealev]

Great, thank you

[@victorortega9924]

Well done my next project thanks

[@KirkPe-wv6fo]

Seems like you are missing a whole intake and drip molding tray? It’s a tray that sits on top of the vent that goes into the car

[@reeldealev]

Wow, you are correct! You have the two hoses on both sides for the drains.

[@name-p8u]

а фильтр в салоне за бардачком не меняете ?

[@samslife99]

is the big hepa filter made in china? thanks

[@sidnickels]

Do you have to use hot glue?

[@reeldealev]

You could use a double stick foam tape.

[@samslife99]

hi my 2018 tesla model s 75d did not some with any hepa filter isnt that strange?

[@reeldealev]

No, it was an option, some have it and some don't.

[@ctran8321]

Thanks!

[@pauldinh8482]

What is the size of your air filter?

[@reeldealev]

They are custom-made to fit the plastic housing for the Tesla Model S.